underlie

Example Sentences

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His tone remained civil and diplomatic, but the underlying friction was clear.

From Salon

There was an underlying trust that the U.S. wouldn’t simply serve its own interests but would uphold its obligation to preserve and strengthen the international financial system for the common good.

From Barron's

There was an underlying trust that the U.S. wouldn’t simply serve its own interests but would uphold its obligation to preserve and strengthen the international financial system for the common good.

From Barron's

Ebitda refers to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, a measure of the underlying profitability of a business.

From MarketWatch

European Parliament’s trade committee blocked a U.S.-EU deal, citing the Supreme Court’s annulment of underlying tariffs.

From Barron's